Multidisciplinary sliding-gantry CT: from concept to reality.

Sliding-gantry computed tomography offers an interesting variety of treatment options for emergency radiology and clinical routine. The Frankfurt 2-room installation provides an interdisciplinary, multifunctional, and cost-effective concept. It is based on a magnetically sealed rail system for the permanent movement of the gantry between 2 adjacent rooms with fixed-mounted tables.

The role of mannose-binding lectin in susceptibility to infection in preterm neonates.

Preterm neonates are susceptible to infection due to a combination of sub-optimal immunity and increased exposure to invasive organisms. Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a component of the innate immune system, which may be especially important in the neonatal setting. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of MBL on susceptibility and severity of infection in preterm neonates during their first month of life.